Saint Anthony of Padua — Finder of Lost Things
Catholic Saints
Saint Anthony of Padua — Finder of Lost Things
A beloved saint for guidance, clarity, and recovery — when something is missing in your life, Saint Anthony helps you find the way.
Saint Anthony of Padua is one of the most popular saints in the Catholic Church, known for his gentle heart, deep wisdom, and powerful intercession. He is often called the Finder of Lost Things — not only lost objects, but also lost peace, lost hope, lost direction, and lost faith.
Who Was Saint Anthony?
Saint Anthony (1195–1231) was a Franciscan friar and a gifted preacher. His love for Christ and Scripture made him one of the greatest teachers of the Church. He is also a Doctor of the Church.
Anthony was known for preaching with power and compassion. People came to him not only for teaching, but for healing, reconciliation, and spiritual guidance.
What People Ask Saint Anthony For
Finding Lost Things
Lost keys, documents, money, rings — Saint Anthony is often prayed to for quick recovery.
Finding Direction
When you feel uncertain, stuck, or confused about decisions, his intercession is sought for clarity.
Finding Peace
Many people pray to Saint Anthony when anxiety and stress steal their peace.
Finding Faith Again
He is also prayed to when someone feels distant from God and wants to return.
Prayer to Saint Anthony for Help
Pray this when you lost something important — or when you need spiritual clarity and peace.
Saint Anthony, gentle and powerful helper,
you know what it means to seek truth and to find God’s light.
Please pray for me and help me recover what has been lost.
If it is God’s will, lead it back into my hands and my life.
And if what I lost cannot be returned,
then help me find something even greater:
peace, trust, and God’s guidance.
Saint Anthony, intercede for me before Jesus Christ.
Lead my heart to hope, and my steps to the right path.
Amen.
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